The elderly are at particular risk of fraud. This is why numerous pieces of documentation and help are available to make sure senior citizens are protected from this. Aside from the common fraud schemes listed by the FBI, there are many other types of fraud of which seniors are particularly vulnerable. Let’s take a look.… Read More »

A woman in Dallas who was paralyzed three years ago in a Honda minivan on an Uber ride has won $37.6 million in a personal injury lawsuit filed regarding the seatbelt system used in Hondas. Sarah Milburn, 27, was a passenger in a Honda Odyssey minivan in 2015 when it was hit by a pickup… Read More »

The battlefield can be a noisy place. From guns firing nearby to hand grenades exploding mere feet away to anti-tank weapons striking targets in the near distance, the auditory systems of individuals deployed to active military duty take a beating over the course of a deployment. That’s why protecting the hearing of military personnel in… Read More »

CONSUMER ALERT According to the World Health Organization, Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are known as cardiovascular diseases, cancers, diabetes, dementia, parkinsons, liver and kidney disease and more. These (NCDs) kill 41 million people each year, equivalent to 71% of all deaths globally. Cardiovascular diseases account for most of the (NCDs) deaths, or 17.9 million people annually, followed… Read More »

The softest mineral in the earth is talc. It is commonly used in industrial and consumer products. The most common consumer product is talcum powder. Talcum powder that is finely crushed has long been valued for its outstanding ability to absorb moisture and to offer lubrication. People often use talcum powder products to perfume, dry… Read More »

Before they’re even in middle school, the average American child has a smartphone and at least one social media account. More than any other generation before them, today’s young people are digital natives, using the internet, online gaming and joining social networks on a regular basis from a very early age. That’s why it’s crucial… Read More »

Johnson & Johnson has long maintained that its baby powder products are safe and pure, and do not contain asbestos and and never did. However, in recent years, thousands of lawsuits have been filed across the country alleging that its talcum powder causes cancer. During these trials, internal J&J documents reviewed by scientific experts have… Read More »

There are many forms of financial fraud that you should keep a look out for. Common financial fraud involves writing phony checks. And other forms involve complex types of financial fraudulent activities. And still others feature investment fraud. Whichever type of fraud hits you, it can turn your finances upside down. But with enough foresight… Read More »

Mass torts are quite unique legal situations; there are many plaintiffs on one case, versus a single defendant. These lawsuits often are some of the most important that a law firm can take one, particularly in terms of the revenue. In 2019, there are several new or ongoing mass torts to keep an eye on… Read More »

Fiat Chrysler has recalled more than 1.6 of its vehicles around the world to replace defective Takata front passenger airbag inflators that can be dangerous to passengers and drivers. Takata airbag inflators can explode with deadly force, causing deadly shrapnel into passengers and drivers. At least 23 people have died from the problem around the… Read More »

The following review takes a deep dive into glyphosate, the active ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup®️ Weed Killer. We’ll look at the latest legal trial timelines, human exposure, agricultural use, the science behind the product, genetically modified crops, the fight over glyphosate, its cancer risk as a carcinogen, as well as the research behind the formulations.… Read More »

Today, the opioid crisis in America has become a public catastrophe. Drug overdose, many due to the abuse of opioids is the new leading cause of death among Americans under the age of 50, overtaking automobile accidents and heart disease. What’s perhaps most shocking about the crisis, is its cause is widely considered to be… Read More »

It is estimated that 30 million people in the United States every year are victims of fraud. However, only a fraction of them are ever aware of it and alert the authorities. The types of fraud they fall prey to is almost endless. As soon as one common type of fraud is identified and people… Read More »

Most people do not give a great deal of thought to their tires. We trust them to get us and our cars from point A to point B. But sometimes, tires are unreliable and can suffer a blowout. If the tire blowout happens when you are driving at high speed on the highway, there can… Read More »

Prilosec (omeprazole) is a drug that is designed to reduce levels of stomach acid. If a person’s stomach acid is excessive, it can get into the esophagus. This problem can cause significant forms of heartburn and a host of other health problems. Prilosec is from a drug class called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). Its chemistry… Read More »

As of this writing, more than 17,000 personal injury lawsuits have been filed against Bayer Healthcare over Essure, a birth control device that features two metal coils that are implanted in the fallopian tubes. Some of the most common device risks include bleeding, severe pain, and organ damage. Plaintiffs claim Bayer failed to warn patients… Read More »

Many people have been exposed to benzene and are worried about developing a benzene-related disease, including leukemia, lymphoma, anemia and myeloma. These are serious and often fatal conditions. There are other people who have confirmed they have an illness related to benzene exposure but are not sure what their legal rights are. This page has… Read More »

Thousands of businesses have had to defend themselves against asbestos and mesothelioma lawsuits in the past several decades. Some of these asbestos lawsuits were brought by the individual who suffered from mesothelioma or other asbestos-related disease. In other cases, the family of the victim files the lawsuit because the victim passed away. People who have… Read More »

Glyphosate is constantly in the news as of late, and particularly in Roundup, a product manufactured by Monsanto, now Bayern. Allegedly, exposure to glyphosate can cause non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL), a rare and generally lethal form of cancer that affects the lymph nodes. Bitter lawsuit battles are being fought at the minute, with one man, Dewayne… Read More »

Every single person in this country is affected by glyphosate. It is simply impossible to get away from that. The amount of glyphosate that is used in the environment has only increased since the 1990s and, in places where it has been applied, there have been significant changes to both the environment and to public… Read More »